> From: thudson@...
> I've been absent from the MOTM world for a while
> but I'm ready to return in full force.
First off, welcome back !
> I'm going
> to put in an order early next week for at least
> one of every module that I don't have. I currently
> have a 900, 100, 110, and 120. I have a couple of
> questions for those with more modules.
>
> - Which modules would you most want duplicates
> of? I was thinking of an extra 300, 320, and
> 800. I know I'll need more VCAs, are there
> plans for a VCA other than the 110, or is
> there merit in having more than one 110?
Well, 300 is an obvious choice. You just cannot have too many oscillators.
I would think everyone would want to start with a couple. Same is true
for the 320. It is one of my favorites. And, since it can be used in the
audio range (and synced up to your 300s - I have used my 120 to sync the
320 as a sub osc), it is very versatile. The shape control is the coolest
thing going. If you can't get a LFO wave out of the 320 that you like, you
must be Paul's 14 year old daughter. <snicker>
I cannot imagine even a one voice system without at least two 800 EGs. I
have 6 in my two voice system and sometimes have them all patched.
> - I'm wondering how hard it is to calibrate the
> 300. I have a low-end scope (Protek 20m dual
> trace), but no precision voltage source.
> Should I purchase one 300 assembled to use
> to calibrate the other?
The scope is only needed to set the sine symmetry. Even that can be done
by ear. The calibration of 1volt/oct does not use the scope. It is mostly
an ear thing (for me anyhow). The best way to calibrate a 300 is against
another 300 and do them both at the same time. Another good reason to buy
two. I wouldn't buy one assembled just for the calibration.
> - I also want to purchase a midi-to-cv. I've
> read reviews and I'm leaning towards the
> Encore Expressionist. Any opinions?
They get rave reviews. If you want more than two voices they do support a
poly mode. I recently saw the insides of one and they are well built.
However, for a little less money, the Kenton Pro-2000 is also a good
choice. It has two dedicated voices for CV and gate and 6 auxes you can
assign to almost anything (triggers is one). You can have up to 5 voices
of gate and CV only if you use up the 6 auxes. However, it is not a
polyphonic operation. Just 5 monophonic voices.
Yes, dual VCA and pre-amp are things Paul has said are coming.
Larry Hendry